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Many of us aren't afraid of aging itself. We're afraid of what change means, what it says about us, and what it asks us to let go of. Rosie explores how resisting life's natural transitions can create unnecessary suffering, and why acceptance often begins with paying attention. L ...  Show more

Meditation streaks. Therapy homework. Journaling goals. Dora thought she was doing everything right until she realized she'd turned her healing journey into another productivity project. She reflects on what shifted when she finally stopped trying to optimize every step of the pr ...  Show more

We talk about how deadlines can boost our happiness, and how a TV show can spark a useful conversation with a teenager about values. Plus we debate a challenging question about how to navigate life’s challenges. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @Gre ...  Show more

Cues are the small signals that we give and pick up that have a big impact. The head tilt, the smile, the open-palmed gesture – they all carry meaning that people intuitively understand. And if you’ve ever felt misunderstood, overlooked, or underestimated, you can change that by ...  Show more

Going into 2025, we all want to make changes. But instead of focusing on new goals, and perhaps stacking more habits on top of ones that you’ve already got, or failed at before, maybe it’s time to break free from habits that hold you back? Perhaps this is the reason why you strug ...  Show more

We discuss a new mantra to reframe a all-too-common annoyance, and the value of a new parasocial friend. Also, we discuss Orange Theory and hiking in Fryman Canyon. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok ...  Show more